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Diwali
08 November 2026
अमावस्या
लक्ष्मी पूजा: 17:54 – 19:50 (नई दिल्ली), स्थानीय पंचांग अनुसार पुष्टि करें
Associated Deity: माँ लक्ष्मी / भगवान गणेश
Significance
Diwali is the festival of light, prosperity, and the victory of dharma. Families worship Lakshmi and Ganesha, light diyas, and welcome auspiciousness into clean, devotional homes.
Celebration
Homes and temples are decorated, diyas are lit, Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja is performed, and families share prasad and sweets.
History
Diwali is associated with Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya, Lakshmi Puja, and many regional traditions. Business communities also observe Chopda Pujan and begin new account books.
Mythology
On the night of Kartika Amavasya, lamps are lit to dispel darkness and welcome Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing hope, prosperity, and divine grace.
Traditions & Customs
- •Lighting Diyas
- •Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja
- •Chopda Pujan
- •Rangoli
Rituals
- •Lakshmi Puja
- •Ganesha Puja
- •Kubera Puja
- •Offering Lamps
Special Foods
Laddoo
Gujiya
Kaju Katli
Mathri
Regional Variations
- •Rama's return in North India
- •Chopda Pujan in Gujarat
- •Kali Puja in Bengal
Dos and Don'ts
Dos
- ✓घर और पूजा स्थान स्वच्छ रखें
- ✓दीपक सुरक्षित स्थान पर जलाएं
- ✓लक्ष्मी-गणेश का श्रद्धापूर्वक पूजन करें
Don'ts
- ✗अन्न और धन का अनादर न करें
- ✗असुरक्षित पटाखों से बचें
- ✗पूजा मुहूर्त बिना स्थानीय पुष्टि के निश्चित न मानें
